474: When Harry Met Fruity – the July Issue

474: When Harry Met Fruity – the July Issue

Author: Radio Oldie June 18, 2026 Duration: 17:53
Oldie Editor Harry Mount and Supplements Editor Charlotte Metcalf enjoy the latest issue of the magazine. They discuss Tony Adams' last drink and Liz Hodgkinson's vow of celibacy.

Tucked away from the frantic pace of modern media, Radio Oldie offers a quiet corner for reflection and conversation. This podcast feels like a series of thoughtful letters from a wise friend, weaving together personal journals, societal observations, and cultural musings. Each episode is a gentle exploration of life’s quieter moments and larger questions, all delivered with a warmth that feels distinctly human. You’ll hear stories that ponder the nuances of daily existence, discussions that delve into how we live and connect, and personal narratives that resonate with authenticity. It’s a collection of audio essays and dialogues that value depth over speed, and perspective over noise. The Radio Oldie podcast doesn’t shout for attention; it invites you to lean in and listen closely, creating a space where the personal and the universal comfortably meet. For anyone seeking a respite from the clamor and a genuine, considered take on the world, this series provides a consistently engaging and thoughtful companion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
486: A. N. Wilson at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
A N Wilson speaking about his new book, The Wise and their Works - The Great Exhibition of 1851, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on July 14th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponso…
485: Nicholas Shakespeare in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:17
Nicholas Shakespeare, who talks to Charlotte Metcalf about his latest novel Frame 37, was described by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best English novelists of our time. His novel The Dancer Upstairs was made into…
483: When Harry Met Fruity – the highs and lows of theatre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:42
Editor Harry Mount chats to Supplements Editor Charlotte Metcalf about the theatre. Charlotte adores London's pre-eminence as the great theatre city of the world. And Harry, once an avid theatregoer, has given up - thank…
482: Jim White in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Jim White, the Oldie's sportswriter and Telegraph football correspondent, has covered eight World Cups and has written about sport for 40 years. He tells Harry Mount about England's performance and his favourite sportswr…
481: Maureen Lipman - Elsa's Dad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:37
In a special recording for The Oldie, Maureen Lipman tells the sad tale of Elsa's Dad, based on a real story told to her by a fellow actress.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, w…
479: Kathy Lette in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:50
Kathy Lette burst onto our scenes as the exuberant and hilariously outspoken Australian novelist with Puberty Blues when she was just 17. With 20 more novels to her name since then, she talks to Charlotte Metcalf about h…
478: Pru Leith at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:20
Pru Leith speaking about her new book, Being Old... and Learning to Love It!, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Irelands Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsor…
477: Robert Hardman at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:45
Robert Hardman speaking about his book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Inside Story, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week'…